South Africa chased 174 comfortably, winning by 9 wickets with overs to spare
Aiden Markram anchored the innings with a fluent match-winning 84-run knock
The victory gives the Proteas a 1-0 lead in the three-match series
South Africa Vs West Indies, 1st T20I: Aiden Markram Stars As Proteas Beat Windies By Nine Wickets To Go 1-0 Up
South Africa vs West Indies, 1st T20I: South Africa beat West Indies by nine wickets in the 1st T20I, chasing 174 comfortably as Aiden Markram led a dominant batting display in Paarl
Summary
South Africa opened their three-match T20I series against West Indies in commanding fashion at Boland Park in Paarl, chasing down 174 with nine wickets to spare in the first game.
After West Indies posted 173/7, highlighted by Shimron Hetmyer’s 48 and Rovman Powell’s steady late contributions, South Africa’s batting lineup responded with authority. Captain Aiden Markram led the chase with an unbeaten 86, ably supported by Ryan Rickelton’s 40, building a substantial second-wicket stand that put the Proteas in control early and never looked back.
The visitors’ innings saw regular wickets and good mid-innings acceleration, but their total proved just below par on a surface that allowed stroke play.
South Africa’s bowlers, including George Linde and Keshav Maharaj, put pressure on the Windies lineup with disciplined lines and crucial breakthroughs in the middle overs.
In the chase, South Africa’s openers set a solid platform and the middle order finished emphatically, sealing a 9-wicket victory with 13 balls to spare, as they take a 1-0 series lead and sharpen their preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
South Africa vs West Indies, 1st T20I: Toss Update
South Africa captain Aiden Markram won the toss and opted to bowl first in tonight’s match.
South Africa vs West Indies, 1st T20I: Playing XIs
South Africa: Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Dewald Brevis, Rubin Hermann, Jason Smith, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka.
West Indies: Brandon King, Johnson Charles (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase (c), Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales.
South Africa vs West Indies, 1st T20I: Full Squads
South Africa: Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Dewald Brevis, Aiden Markram (c), Jason Smith, Rubin Hermann, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Eathan Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje, Kwena Maphaka.
West Indies: Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Shai Hope (wk) (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Quentin Sampson, Rovman Powell, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph.
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South Africa vs West Indies, 1st T20I: Live Streaming Details
When and where is the South Africa vs West Indies, 1st T20I being played?
The South Africa vs West Indies, 1st T20I was played on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 9:30 PM IST. The match was hosted at Boland Park in Paarl.
Where to watch the South Africa vs West Indies, 1st T20I live on TV and online?
The South Africa vs West Indies, 1st T20I was live-streamed in India on the JioHotstar app and website. Television broadcasts took place on the Star Sports Network channels in the country.
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